"I stay committed to raising these issues on a National level in order that there is some equity for all Americans in disaster times."
"What would you say to the people that still have doubts about the current science pointing to the fact that human activity is contributing to climate change?"
"Scientists from all over the world are clear, if we don't start taking steps to address this issue, it will soon be too late."
"I understand the IAFC prepares programs to assist LEPCs in strengthening their pipeline incident preparedness efforts."
"I take a lot of pride in that as well."
"I want to make sure that it is safe and protected."
"Thank you for holding this timely hearing as well."
"It is critical that the LEPCs are up and effectively running."
"It takes a will of both the locality as well as industry to meet and form the LEPC."
"It is kind of a tag-team approach between what PHMSA can do with transmission lines and the State oversight."
"I think he stated it best, and I agree with both sides. It is a bit of a dilemma to be in this position."